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SCS creates integrated multimedia resources that promote student health, wellbeing and safety.Thu, 25 May 2017 19:15:54 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.5.1Decreasing Suspensions and Increasing Attention on the School Climatehttps://www.schoolclimatesolutions.org/decreasing-suspensions-increasing-attention-school-climate/
https://www.schoolclimatesolutions.org/decreasing-suspensions-increasing-attention-school-climate/#respondThu, 25 May 2017 19:15:54 +0000https://www.schoolclimatesolutions.org/?p=6153The intent of public education has always been to prepare children for the demands of the real world; however, there have been many different philosophies on how to get this accomplished. Recently, major changes have occurred in the discipline ideologies of multiple school districts across America. Research has proven that a strict suspension policy for...

]]>https://www.schoolclimatesolutions.org/decreasing-suspensions-increasing-attention-school-climate/feed/0Promote Responsible Decision-Making By Allowing Students to Failhttps://www.schoolclimatesolutions.org/promote-responsible-decision-making-allowing-students-fail/
https://www.schoolclimatesolutions.org/promote-responsible-decision-making-allowing-students-fail/#respondFri, 07 Apr 2017 15:57:17 +0000https://www.schoolclimatesolutions.org/?p=6053Failure. It is a necessary part of life, and yet, we often don’t want to accept it as part of schooling. We want to make sure ‘No Child is left behind’ and that everyone succeeds. While this is the ultimate goal, failure is a necessary stepping stone to move students to that eventual success. Part...

]]>https://www.schoolclimatesolutions.org/promote-responsible-decision-making-allowing-students-fail/feed/0What Teachers Need to Know about Mental Health: Bipolar Disorderhttps://www.schoolclimatesolutions.org/teachers-need-know-mental-health-bipolar-disorder/
https://www.schoolclimatesolutions.org/teachers-need-know-mental-health-bipolar-disorder/#respondFri, 31 Mar 2017 13:35:48 +0000https://www.schoolclimatesolutions.org/?p=6045Good teachers are constantly on the lookout for mental health challenges in their students, such as symptoms of depression, anxiety, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Along with these disorders, another important condition for teachers to watch for in their students is bipolar disorder. Like major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder is listed as a mood disorder in the DSM-V. Children...

]]>https://www.schoolclimatesolutions.org/teachers-need-know-mental-health-bipolar-disorder/feed/0What Teachers Need to Know about Mental Health: Anxiety Disordershttps://www.schoolclimatesolutions.org/teachers-need-know-mental-health-anxiety-disorders/
https://www.schoolclimatesolutions.org/teachers-need-know-mental-health-anxiety-disorders/#respondFri, 24 Mar 2017 14:26:38 +0000https://www.schoolclimatesolutions.org/?p=6034Fear is a natural human emotion. We all feel it, experience it, and work through it. But sometimes, that fear can grow into something bigger- an anxiety disorder. An anxiety disorder affects the child in a way where the fear and distress they feel affects them from being able to do day-to-day activities. While it...

]]>https://www.schoolclimatesolutions.org/teachers-need-know-mental-health-anxiety-disorders/feed/0Structured Choice: The Precursor to Responsible Decision Makinghttps://www.schoolclimatesolutions.org/structured-choice-precursor-responsible-decision-making/
https://www.schoolclimatesolutions.org/structured-choice-precursor-responsible-decision-making/#respondThu, 16 Feb 2017 20:59:59 +0000https://www.schoolclimatesolutions.org/?p=5939Like any skill, to learn it best responsible decision-making must be regularly practiced. If a child wants to learn to read they can listen to books, learn about books and watch others read. If a child wants to ride a bike they can read about bikes, watch others ride bikes and watch videos about bikes. However, it...

]]>https://www.schoolclimatesolutions.org/structured-choice-precursor-responsible-decision-making/feed/0What teachers need to know about depression and how to helphttps://www.schoolclimatesolutions.org/teachers-need-know-depression-help/
https://www.schoolclimatesolutions.org/teachers-need-know-depression-help/#respondFri, 10 Feb 2017 17:14:01 +0000https://www.schoolclimatesolutions.org/?p=5915Experts estimate depression affects 10%-15% of children and teenagers at any given time. Research has shown that one in four high school students will have at least one major bout with depression. Clearly, depression is becoming more and more common among young people, however, it is also one of the most treatable mental disorders. The...

]]>https://www.schoolclimatesolutions.org/teachers-need-know-depression-help/feed/03 ways to promote social awareness in the elementary school classroomhttps://www.schoolclimatesolutions.org/3-ways-promote-social-awareness-elementary-school-classroom/
https://www.schoolclimatesolutions.org/3-ways-promote-social-awareness-elementary-school-classroom/#respondMon, 21 Nov 2016 19:42:41 +0000https://www.schoolclimatesolutions.org/?p=5810Social awareness, or the ability to understand and empathize with the viewpoints of others, is an important life skill and one that students in an elementary school setting are often just beginning to develop. Teachers have the unique opportunity to foster social awareness and empathy in the classroom, which in turn may promote stronger student relationships and...

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https://www.schoolclimatesolutions.org/911-post-election-strategies-resources/#respondMon, 21 Nov 2016 19:07:13 +0000https://www.schoolclimatesolutions.org/?p=5781As the National Association of School Psychologist stated on Nov. 9, 2016 in their article titled: NASP Guidance for Reinforcing Safe, Supportive and Positive School Environments for All Students, this election campaign has brought forth strong emotions and divisiveness that has resulted in some children and youth feeling unsafe and anxious. As parents and educators,...

]]>https://www.schoolclimatesolutions.org/911-post-election-strategies-resources/feed/0Promoting Responsible Decision-Making: Tips for Middle Grade Teachershttps://www.schoolclimatesolutions.org/promoting-responsible-decision-making-tips-middle-grade-teachers/
https://www.schoolclimatesolutions.org/promoting-responsible-decision-making-tips-middle-grade-teachers/#respondMon, 14 Nov 2016 14:28:11 +0000https://www.schoolclimatesolutions.org/?p=5739Now more than ever, teachers fill an important role. Cultural and socioeconomic diversity is increasing nationwide, and schools are not excluded from this kind of growth! In fact, far from it: school districts nationwide are working hard to increase diversity. Today, the job of a teacher is not only to prepare students for the next grade up,...